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we're inside this country because u.s. sanctions against this economy have crippled the economy here. and just days away, now, from iran returning to the negotiating table over its nuclear program. as you point out, in a rare move, they've allowed us in to report from the streets of tehran. this is a tenuous time here, just days before iran returns to the nuclear negotiating table with the u.s. and others, since talks collapsed eight months ago. this morning, as we drove through this city of 12 million, it is a city squeezed, not only by the traffic, but by the economic sanctions, led by the u.s. some of the cars clogging these streets, tripling in price. it's groceries, medicine, if you're lucky enough to find it. as we were going into the subway, it is a proud republic, where the roles of men and women are still well defined. and the front car says women-only right here. many say the currency is in a free-fall. and there's fears among many here that the economy is heading towards collapse. but will the sanctions work? ir
we're inside this country because u.s. sanctions against this economy have crippled the economy here. and just days away, now, from iran returning to the negotiating table over its nuclear program. as you point out, in a rare move, they've allowed us in to report from the streets of tehran. this is a tenuous time here, just days before iran returns to the nuclear negotiating table with the u.s. and others, since talks collapsed eight months ago. this morning, as we drove through this city of 12...
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press and nearly 1,000 health professionals are listed on the u.s. department of health and human services public default page. it showcases doctors and dentists who went to medical school on your dime and didn't pay back special health education assistance loans they got from the federal government even decades after graduating. >> they have no current ability to repay. >> reporter: it's rod's job to get your tax tlars back. >> that's our goal to collect on the obligation, the promise they made. >> reporter: in some cases they just won't pay up. that's how they end up on the list. 17 maryland doctors and dentists have the distinction owing $3.2 million in principal interest and fine. press's share is $209,000 dating back to 198 #. others owe $14,000 or a half million in change. some have been on the hook since 1979. you're supposed to pay back what you owe. >> reporter: sarah white is paying and she doesn't make a doctor's sal ray. he's a public servant, a single mom but every month she makes a payment to the federal loans she took out to attend the
press and nearly 1,000 health professionals are listed on the u.s. department of health and human services public default page. it showcases doctors and dentists who went to medical school on your dime and didn't pay back special health education assistance loans they got from the federal government even decades after graduating. >> they have no current ability to repay. >> reporter: it's rod's job to get your tax tlars back. >> that's our goal to collect on the obligation,...
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joined by u.s. secretary of veterans affairs for the press conference. >>> let's get a check on the weather. that could be a big story today. hopefully it won't impact you morning commute. over to lynette charles to find out. >> keeping our fingers crossed that the morning commute is going to be okay. ahead of the front we are looking at wet weather. wet weather in terms of rain and also freezing rain, and even some sleet mixing in. this is a story through time, we can see it's towards the west here, entering the region. because of this, there is a winter storm advisory for these areas. advisorys here shaded in the blue color. we are not in that. we are dealing with rain, that's what we are going to be dealing with through the rest of the morning in to the afternoon. we will pick up on the winds, now, not bad around baltimore b along the eastern shore, the winds, 9 miles an hour, we will have 10- 15 miles per hour through the remainder of today. let me show you the temperatures quickly, we are going
joined by u.s. secretary of veterans affairs for the press conference. >>> let's get a check on the weather. that could be a big story today. hopefully it won't impact you morning commute. over to lynette charles to find out. >> keeping our fingers crossed that the morning commute is going to be okay. ahead of the front we are looking at wet weather. wet weather in terms of rain and also freezing rain, and even some sleet mixing in. this is a story through time, we can see it's...
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today the u.s. supreme court will figure that out as the case of alonzo king takes center stagech he was arrested in 2009 on assault charges. police took dna and the sample matched dna collected from the victim and police then linked him to a 2003 rape. king's lawyers moved to suppress the evidence of the dna match saying the initial draw violated his constitutional rights. but the lower court found king guilty of first degree rape and sentenced him to life in prison. last april, the maryland court of appeals ruled against a key provision of the law opponents of the law say it runs over 4th amend ment ban on unreasonable serp and seizure. >> at the -- search and seizure. >> at the time of an arrest the body is searched and if there's a car the car can be searched. the supreme court said they can take a blood sample with a needle and strip search you. everybody gets fingerprinted. clearly they can put a q-tip on the side of your cheek for a second. >> reporter: all states require dna from individuals
today the u.s. supreme court will figure that out as the case of alonzo king takes center stagech he was arrested in 2009 on assault charges. police took dna and the sample matched dna collected from the victim and police then linked him to a 2003 rape. king's lawyers moved to suppress the evidence of the dna match saying the initial draw violated his constitutional rights. but the lower court found king guilty of first degree rape and sentenced him to life in prison. last april, the maryland...
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. >>> changes are coming for the cash strapped u.s. postal service. starting later on this year you will no longer receive letters on saturday. some are saying this change was unevidentable -- inevitable. >> reporter: the post office plans to cut mail on saturdays. >> i want my mail on saturdays. >> reporter: packages would be delivered six days a week but letters and first class mail would only go out during the weekdays. >> financial stability with postal service losses, in part, because of the growing popularity of email and online bill pay. they also blame the financial whoas on a 2006 law requiring the post sal service to pay $5 1/2 billion a year, one of the many reasons members of the learn postal workers union said this could be avoided. >> congress created a problem. congress refused to solve the problem. now management is going along. >> reporter: after already closing thousands of post offices andions, they feel thisa necessary move this will save $2 billion a year, a measure many customers say they understand. >> to me it doesn't matter. i
. >>> changes are coming for the cash strapped u.s. postal service. starting later on this year you will no longer receive letters on saturday. some are saying this change was unevidentable -- inevitable. >> reporter: the post office plans to cut mail on saturdays. >> i want my mail on saturdays. >> reporter: packages would be delivered six days a week but letters and first class mail would only go out during the weekdays. >> financial stability with postal...
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look at the wind chill map for the northern u.s. still in full winter mode. 26 above in baltimore. those cold temperatures will continue to settle in tonight, less wets but still struggle to get out of the 30s. as we go beyond thursday. >>> friday we're stuck in the 30s. that's when the weather maker comes in with marginal temperatures. looks like things stay unsettled saturday with cold rain. the approaching storm system toward the four corners, it will develop as we push into friday night. this will linger into our saturday, kind of a slow moving system. if the storm stricts a lot, that -- strengthens a lot, that could pull am more cold air. tonight 21. the biting bries continues. tomorrow 38. that's it for your two-degree guarantee. tomorrow night cold, mid-20s. here's a look at the next few days. things changing late friday into saturday. cold, raw. we'll call it wintry showers. then hams we go beyond that into the second half of the weekend some improvement has things trend slightly milder, mid to upper 40s sunday and monday. we drop the temperatures down into the middle part
look at the wind chill map for the northern u.s. still in full winter mode. 26 above in baltimore. those cold temperatures will continue to settle in tonight, less wets but still struggle to get out of the 30s. as we go beyond thursday. >>> friday we're stuck in the 30s. that's when the weather maker comes in with marginal temperatures. looks like things stay unsettled saturday with cold rain. the approaching storm system toward the four corners, it will develop as we push into friday...
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the u.s. was so concerned at the time, they considered a secret mission into iran to destroy it so they wouldn't be able to get information off of it. now, it looks like possibly iranians got information off the drone. >> we'll be working hard to verify that. jon karl, thanks very much. >>> let's go to josh and news of that perhaps mega airline. >> it is a merger to be sure. reports of the big deal in the airline industry that will affect all of us who fly. we're going to get to abc news' senior national correspondent, jim avila, with the very latest. good morning to you, jim. >> reporter: good morning, josh. according to press reports and sources, the merger between american, the third-largest airline, and u.s. airways, the fourth-largest, could happen officially as early as next week. together, they would be the country's largest carrier. most believe the new airline would keep the american logo, since it's best-known. and american just revealed a new look, which it's unlikely to get rid of
the u.s. was so concerned at the time, they considered a secret mission into iran to destroy it so they wouldn't be able to get information off of it. now, it looks like possibly iranians got information off the drone. >> we'll be working hard to verify that. jon karl, thanks very much. >>> let's go to josh and news of that perhaps mega airline. >> it is a merger to be sure. reports of the big deal in the airline industry that will affect all of us who fly. we're going to...
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it's a deadly genetic disorder affecting more than 30,000 people in the u.s. dodge for a cure will be tomorrow from 4:30 until 8 at the boys latin school in towson and will cost $10 per person. >>> coming up on good morning maryland at 5, smithfield is recalling several tons of porksausage. >> why they say if you have the product, do not use it under any circumstances. >> and the extra effort ground crews put out at the terminal. we have information on the planes stuck on a taxiway. details ahead. >>> thanks for joining on this friday morning. has this happened to you? this happened to my husband. one minute you got the wedding ring on and the next minutegone. >> that is awful feeling and an assistant in new york knows all about it. she lost her $4,000 engamement ring on -- engagement ring while on the subway. she recognized the subway agent work the day she lost it. >> he told her a woman turned it in and she said she got her ring back. so, that's pretty unusual but congratulations to her. >> got it back and ternal means more than 4,000 dollars. >> -- and cer
it's a deadly genetic disorder affecting more than 30,000 people in the u.s. dodge for a cure will be tomorrow from 4:30 until 8 at the boys latin school in towson and will cost $10 per person. >>> coming up on good morning maryland at 5, smithfield is recalling several tons of porksausage. >> why they say if you have the product, do not use it under any circumstances. >> and the extra effort ground crews put out at the terminal. we have information on the planes stuck on a...
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rallies have taken place across the u.s. to current calls for tempered gun control. >> hattie harrison will lay in stays state and died last week at the 84. she will be laid to rest on monday. >>> a hearing is scheduled for today and the man accused of killing another person outside a chinese carry-out. he is charged with furredder of freddie jones junior. >>> a schedule meety of the sandy hook advice have i commission. members will meet next friday. >>> rains linebacker one of several ravens planes featuring in a antibullying campaign. you will see that beginning at 2 this afternoon on abc2. >>> now, maryland's most accurate forecast. >> all right. let's talk about what's going on right now. satellite and radar picking up on the rain coming in across the area. that's the majority of what we are getting this morning. we have freezing rain across a lot of parts that also a within they -- wintery mix with sleet and snow around carroll and frederick county. this will switch over to rain as we go through the afternoon and switch
rallies have taken place across the u.s. to current calls for tempered gun control. >> hattie harrison will lay in stays state and died last week at the 84. she will be laid to rest on monday. >>> a hearing is scheduled for today and the man accused of killing another person outside a chinese carry-out. he is charged with furredder of freddie jones junior. >>> a schedule meety of the sandy hook advice have i commission. members will meet next friday. >>> rains...
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it's been over a month since a u.s. service member was killed there. the longest such stretch in five years. afghans are doing much of the fighting. and for the first time, afghan women are being trained for their special forces. >>> the fda has approved what's being called the first bionic eye, allowing thousands of blind people to at least partially see again. the device is a pair of glasses with a camera that strigers electrodes implanted in the eye. it treats blindness results from a damaged retina. >>> a former mayor of san diego has admitted to gambling away a staggering $1 billion, including millions he took from her late husband's charity. maureen o'connor who was married to the founder of the jack in the box food chain lost most of it playing video poker. she's reached a deal to avoid prosecution while trying to repay it. >>> we all love a good political fight on live television. returning to georgia. two members of parliament, trading insults. oh, boy. the glass of water you see there, gone. eventually, punches would be traded. >> oh, no. >>
it's been over a month since a u.s. service member was killed there. the longest such stretch in five years. afghans are doing much of the fighting. and for the first time, afghan women are being trained for their special forces. >>> the fda has approved what's being called the first bionic eye, allowing thousands of blind people to at least partially see again. the device is a pair of glasses with a camera that strigers electrodes implanted in the eye. it treats blindness results from...
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. >> reporter: february 14th, love is in the air but according to the u.s. census bureau, is 16 million people in the united states are living single and they can be a drag. >> i guess maybe if i did have a special someone in my life i would be thinking about it more. >> reporter: the pressure is on for singles on a day meant for couples. for match maker, paul, february is big. he is a self-described modern day hitch. this real life date doctor has written a book on finding and keeping love. >> how many success stories have you had. >> we have nine marriages. >> reporter: he says it's as simple a as one, two, three. >> the first thing that you do is is think about everything you've done thus far that has not worked and throw that out. you want to expand your social circle. three, work on yourself. work on yourself. self-development, interpersonal skills. >> all right tell me about the meeting. >> reporter: author and dating coach jess pushes a proactive strategy. she says for most women that struggle with dating, it boils down to fear. >> fear is sort of dri
. >> reporter: february 14th, love is in the air but according to the u.s. census bureau, is 16 million people in the united states are living single and they can be a drag. >> i guess maybe if i did have a special someone in my life i would be thinking about it more. >> reporter: the pressure is on for singles on a day meant for couples. for match maker, paul, february is big. he is a self-described modern day hitch. this real life date doctor has written a book on finding...
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. >> u.s. air sent me's. -mail yesterday for a friday flight two days in advance. >> reporter: so, here at home road crews have been out on the roads as i was traveling here to bwi. i saw a few trucks on the roadways salting making sure the morning commute is safe for drivers and it's important to know you can get the latest updates on our twitter account at abc2 news we will be updating that pier outcally this morning so you can follow along with more weather updates. reporting live, sherrie johnon, abc2 news. >>> 4:34. this will likely affect your commute throughout the friday morning. expect delays and backups on the road. >> let's see how things are look right now with lauren cook with your traffic. >> reporter: good morning. well, as lynette mentioned we are dealing with a wintery mix in frederick but everywhere else it's raining. the roads will be slick. be careful on 95 in white marsh. no delays into the city. and 695 will be delay free from parkville up to towson heading over to pikesville this is at
. >> u.s. air sent me's. -mail yesterday for a friday flight two days in advance. >> reporter: so, here at home road crews have been out on the roads as i was traveling here to bwi. i saw a few trucks on the roadways salting making sure the morning commute is safe for drivers and it's important to know you can get the latest updates on our twitter account at abc2 news we will be updating that pier outcally this morning so you can follow along with more weather updates. reporting...
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. >>> the financial situation of the u.s. postal service is no closer to improving. the usps board has now directed the postmaster general to accelerate restructuring of the company's operations. >>> president obama is heading to israel this spring. the trip will mark his first visit there as president. the white house says obama and israel's prime minister will discuss issues of mutual concern, including iran and syria. >>> a sports plan being presented on capitol hill today and the focus remains the importance behind concussions by school athletes, why a high number of school athletes don't suffer other serious or deadly injuries. >>> the blackout from super super bowl xlvii in new orleans is taking on a life of its own. an independent third-party group will be hired to investigate the incident. that's according toentergy, the company that manages the superdome. it set off a storm of speculation about the cause and many are saying it's an embarrassment to new orleans, but the national football league says it's not going to keep the city from hosting the game once a
. >>> the financial situation of the u.s. postal service is no closer to improving. the usps board has now directed the postmaster general to accelerate restructuring of the company's operations. >>> president obama is heading to israel this spring. the trip will mark his first visit there as president. the white house says obama and israel's prime minister will discuss issues of mutual concern, including iran and syria. >>> a sports plan being presented on capitol...
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the u.s. postal service is unveiling two new stamps. a dedication ceremony is planned for this morning at the lewis museum in baltimore. >>> changes are coming to m and t stank bade yum. the -- m&t bank stadium. the baltimore ravens are holding a news conference this afternoon. >>> the olympics could be in baltimore in 2024. at least the city was invited to place a bid. that would be pretty exciting. the u.s. olympic committee sent letters to 35 cities to gauge their interest in hosting the summer games. the mayor was excited about the letter but says it is way too early to decide what to do. charm city has pursued a joint bid with d.c. in the past and atlanta was the last u.s. city to host summer games and that was back in 1996. >>> news time now 5:47 and some good news in the fight against obesity. new numbers show the amount of calories kids and teens are eating have dropped slightly. it's the first decline though in more than 40 years. the report shows is decrease in suappear to be driving
the u.s. postal service is unveiling two new stamps. a dedication ceremony is planned for this morning at the lewis museum in baltimore. >>> changes are coming to m and t stank bade yum. the -- m&t bank stadium. the baltimore ravens are holding a news conference this afternoon. >>> the olympics could be in baltimore in 2024. at least the city was invited to place a bid. that would be pretty exciting. the u.s. olympic committee sent letters to 35 cities to gauge their...
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today the u.s. supreme court will figure that out as the case alonso king takes center stage. king was arrested in 2009 on assault charges. police took his dna the sample matched dna collected from the victim and police then linked him to a 2003 rape. king's lawyers moved to suppress the evidence of the dna match saying the initial draw violated the constitutional right. but the lower court found king guilty of first degree rape and sentenced him to life in prison. last april, the maryland court of appeals ruled against a key provision of the law. opponents say the law runs over the 4th amendment ban on unreasonable search and seizure. >> at the time of arrest right now a. defendant is -- a defendant is handcuffed the car can beer ised and the house can be searched and they can take a blood sample with a needle and strip search you. and everybody gets finger prined and clearly they can put a q-tip on side of the cheek for one second. >> reporter: all states require dna from individuals convict of a felony the federal government and 28 states requires dna collection and analysi
today the u.s. supreme court will figure that out as the case alonso king takes center stage. king was arrested in 2009 on assault charges. police took his dna the sample matched dna collected from the victim and police then linked him to a 2003 rape. king's lawyers moved to suppress the evidence of the dna match saying the initial draw violated the constitutional right. but the lower court found king guilty of first degree rape and sentenced him to life in prison. last april, the maryland...
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a leaked memo from the obama administration claims u.s. citizens accused of being al-qaeda operatives may lawfully be killed even if there's no evidence of an imminent threat. john brennan, the president's nominee for cia director, will face tough questions about that memo in his confirmation hearing tomorrow. >>> and computer hackers have struck the federal reserve. the hacker group, anonymous, claims to have chosen data belonging to 4,000 bankers. no critical operations have been affected. >>> and it's being called the largest credit card fraud in history. authorities arrested 18 people based in new jersey, accused of stealing some $200 million after creating thousands of fake i.d.s, with stolen social security numbers. using those fake i.d.s to obtain cards, the suspects allegedly wired money to seven countries, including pakistan and china. >>> and abc news has learned that lance armstrong is the target of an active criminal investigation. federal agents are looking into possible obstruction of justice and witness tampering charges. to
a leaked memo from the obama administration claims u.s. citizens accused of being al-qaeda operatives may lawfully be killed even if there's no evidence of an imminent threat. john brennan, the president's nominee for cia director, will face tough questions about that memo in his confirmation hearing tomorrow. >>> and computer hackers have struck the federal reserve. the hacker group, anonymous, claims to have chosen data belonging to 4,000 bankers. no critical operations have been...
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there were 42 tarmac delays longer than three hours on u.s. domestic flights as far as -- that's down 50 delays in 2011. you can do better than that. >>> we have new information on the where the richest americans live they live in the suburbs southern keck cut has highest cons -- he conduct cut has the highest cons -- connecticut has the highest concentration of wealthy homes and silicone valley came in second. >>> the manhunt for a former l l.a. police office are may be over. >> where the man accused of going on a killing spree may have been hiding and why police believe they may have found their fugitive. >> reporter: an officer is shot in the head during a training exercise. i am linda so live at shock trauma. we will have an update on the officer's condition. >> and many of you have been begging for the snow. i will tell you when and where we could get it coming up. >> reporter: and 695 in baltimore national pike i am tracking delays and we will let you know where else there is congestion coming up on good morning maryland. >>> we are work
there were 42 tarmac delays longer than three hours on u.s. domestic flights as far as -- that's down 50 delays in 2011. you can do better than that. >>> we have new information on the where the richest americans live they live in the suburbs southern keck cut has highest cons -- he conduct cut has the highest cons -- connecticut has the highest concentration of wealthy homes and silicone valley came in second. >>> the manhunt for a former l l.a. police office are may be over....
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the president is heading there to address u.s. senate democrats during their annual retreat. the event is an opportunity for each cause to talk about the strategy for the upcoming year and a calmer -- in a calmer setting than our nation's capitol. >>> jurors are still trying to come up with a verdict in the felicia barnes murder trial. day three of deliberations will begin this morning. jurors got the case on monday and spent yesterday going over all the evidence. late in the afternoon they asked to watch two videotapes the state showed earlier in the trial. jurors wanted to see surveillance video from wal- mart of the defendant, michael johnson, buying a plastic tub. they also rewatched that infamous sex tape involving involving johnson, barnes and two other people. the state says johnson killed barnes and dumped her body in the susquehanna river. his attorneys say they never proved motive. stay with abc 2 news. brian will be in the courtroom and bring you the verdict as soon as it comes down. you can follow him on twitter for all the latest information. >>> well, this morni
the president is heading there to address u.s. senate democrats during their annual retreat. the event is an opportunity for each cause to talk about the strategy for the upcoming year and a calmer -- in a calmer setting than our nation's capitol. >>> jurors are still trying to come up with a verdict in the felicia barnes murder trial. day three of deliberations will begin this morning. jurors got the case on monday and spent yesterday going over all the evidence. late in the afternoon...
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four americans died including u.s. ambassador. panetta will speak before a committee and deafen see will also testify. >>> the conviction in the levy murder case is now in question. defense lawyers for the suspect in this. the man who was convict, are arguing this morning that the prosecution's key witness is not credible. now that witness already was imprisoned serving time for assaulting two women in the same area. her body was found. the lawyers will be petitioning for a new trial today. the man convicted was found guilty in 2010 of killing chandra levy. >>> president barack obama will address faith based groups today. the president is scheduled to speak at the national prayer breakfast. the event is sponsored by the evangelical fellowship foundation and it provides a venue for the president to talk to religious leaders since announcing his support of gay marriage. >>> time now for five things to know on this thursday morning. someone is $270 million richer this morning. the powerball numbers were drawn last night and we know t
four americans died including u.s. ambassador. panetta will speak before a committee and deafen see will also testify. >>> the conviction in the levy murder case is now in question. defense lawyers for the suspect in this. the man who was convict, are arguing this morning that the prosecution's key witness is not credible. now that witness already was imprisoned serving time for assaulting two women in the same area. her body was found. the lawyers will be petitioning for a new trial...
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that's according to the most recent data compiled by the u.s. department of education. the story that is not getting a lot of attention so abc2 news investigators look deeper to find out what is going on inside your child's classroom. teachers bullied in their rooms. tonight at 11, we will hear from one victim beaten so badly it's tough for him to stand up in front of a class. and hear from one school district who promises things are going to change. >>> so if your spet not spade or neutered today is the perfect day to get it done. the mayor proclaimed today world spay day and recognizing the group be more dog for free spaying service for pit bulls and pit bulls mixes therg hoeing -- they are holding a -- they are holding a fund raising event tonight beginning at 5. >>> a floating hospital that traveled all over the world to help those who are in need. and today the usns comfort is heading back out to sea and never returning back to baltimore. abc2 news linda so is live to tell you more about this mission that the navy is calling continuing promise 2013. linda, it's gai
that's according to the most recent data compiled by the u.s. department of education. the story that is not getting a lot of attention so abc2 news investigators look deeper to find out what is going on inside your child's classroom. teachers bullied in their rooms. tonight at 11, we will hear from one victim beaten so badly it's tough for him to stand up in front of a class. and hear from one school district who promises things are going to change. >>> so if your spet not spade or...
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a man in east china withdrew $3,200 u.s. at an atm and then walked outside and it was windy like it's been here. it blew right out of his hand. thank goodness strangers rushed to his aid picking up the cash and giving it back to him. the man came back and posted a letter thanking those who helped him. >>> we are following breaking news this morning coming out of cecil county. a train derailment in elkton. we have a live report just ahead. >> we are told that right now they have cleared the scene and we will bring you information on the story. >> also coming up in just a bit. >> a look at some of the big issues lawmakers are deciding on in annapolis today. i'm sherrie johnson and i'll have that story coming up next. >> we're in a very active pattern. one storm for the weekend and another one after that. the details on both coming up. >> well, lynette a deadly crash shut down 695 here at parkville. i'll let you know what your best alternate route is coming up here on "good morning maryland." >>> we're working for you on this t
a man in east china withdrew $3,200 u.s. at an atm and then walked outside and it was windy like it's been here. it blew right out of his hand. thank goodness strangers rushed to his aid picking up the cash and giving it back to him. the man came back and posted a letter thanking those who helped him. >>> we are following breaking news this morning coming out of cecil county. a train derailment in elkton. we have a live report just ahead. >> we are told that right now they have...
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. >>> the u.s. postal service has been delivering mail in the rain, snow and the gloom of night for hundreds of years. now the agency is struggling to find the revenue sources it's hoping now that you'll have interest in some of the things that they wear. the agency announced plans to come out with a line of clothing and accessories called rain, heat and snow. the first line for men will be released next spring. the line for women is also currently in the works. >>> gas prices are high and now it could affect you even while you're trying to buy a car. a california car dealership has stopped offering those free test drives and it's because of the high gas prices. before you can even get the keys to test drive a car, a lot of dealerships are now having new requirements. they're asking people to fill the tank back up where it was when they left the lot. and a lot of this is to make up for people who test drive the car and have no intention of ever buying it. >>> well, little girl is recovering in the h
. >>> the u.s. postal service has been delivering mail in the rain, snow and the gloom of night for hundreds of years. now the agency is struggling to find the revenue sources it's hoping now that you'll have interest in some of the things that they wear. the agency announced plans to come out with a line of clothing and accessories called rain, heat and snow. the first line for men will be released next spring. the line for women is also currently in the works. >>> gas prices...
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he's going to talk strategy with u.s. senate democrats at a closed-door retreat. the president is expected to discuss financial matters as well as gun control and immigration. >>> also today governor martin o'malley will testify on the gun control bill. he'll appear before senate judicial proceedings committee in annapolis. the governor wants to ban assault-style guns and require restrictions for handguns. the measure would also set aside in the state budget for safety. >>> police are still trying to figure out what led to a deadly stabbing just as the raven's victory celebration was wrapping up yesterday. the victims sadly are three teenagers. this happened around 1:30 yesterday afternoon in downtown baltimore. one of those victims was killed, the two others seriously hurt. it's not yet clear now why teens were down there for that parade, how this possibly happened that led to one person being dead. >>> speaking of the celebration itself, head coach john harbaugh told fans they were in for a party bigger than anything they had ever seen. and when the final head c
he's going to talk strategy with u.s. senate democrats at a closed-door retreat. the president is expected to discuss financial matters as well as gun control and immigration. >>> also today governor martin o'malley will testify on the gun control bill. he'll appear before senate judicial proceedings committee in annapolis. the governor wants to ban assault-style guns and require restrictions for handguns. the measure would also set aside in the state budget for safety. >>>...
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to enter you must live in the u.s. and tell what you would do with them. if you win it will cost you $1,500. those are your techbytes, have a great day. i'm rob nelson. >>> we have breaking news out of prince george's county. two children and an adult are dead following a house fire in a glenarden area. now you're looking at a picture from the prince george's county fire and ems blog. another adult and two other children are being treated for injuries. we are told that the kids are all under the age of 10. we're going to continue to work for you and get the latest information on that fire. so stay with abc2news.com and follow us on twitter for any updates. >>> 30 million people are in the path now of a storm that's expected to cover 18 states in snow and ice. >> ed payne tells us how the states are preparing. >> reporter: this is southern arizona. as the massive winter snowstorm started gearing up coating the cactus and palm trees with snow and sleet. one woman says her daughter came to the state for a vacation. >> of my daughter here from maine. and she c
to enter you must live in the u.s. and tell what you would do with them. if you win it will cost you $1,500. those are your techbytes, have a great day. i'm rob nelson. >>> we have breaking news out of prince george's county. two children and an adult are dead following a house fire in a glenarden area. now you're looking at a picture from the prince george's county fire and ems blog. another adult and two other children are being treated for injuries. we are told that the kids are all...
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he says gun owners don't get a share fake in the -- fair shake in the u.s. >> every time somebody -- some wacko goes on a shooting spree, the top leaders of our country decide it's time to take guns away from everybody who didn't do it. and i personally think you need to stand up and say something about that. >> young's plan was initially to offer discount for a day but says the response so far has been great and he's going to keep it up. >>> under the right circumstances a simple fire can turn into a blow torch. atf agents are right now studying the phenomenon and it burned a middle river girl last winter. abc2 news investigators were allowed the watch atf engineers recreate a fire. >> here we recreated the science basically behind this. >> exactly. so we documented it using high speed cameras, thermal imaging cameras and we look at it from a scientific basis to understand exactly what's happening. with no information out there we had to do the tests ourselves. >> you can sew what engineers told abc2 news investigator and hear from the teenager about the last thing she saw before sh
he says gun owners don't get a share fake in the -- fair shake in the u.s. >> every time somebody -- some wacko goes on a shooting spree, the top leaders of our country decide it's time to take guns away from everybody who didn't do it. and i personally think you need to stand up and say something about that. >> young's plan was initially to offer discount for a day but says the response so far has been great and he's going to keep it up. >>> under the right circumstances a...
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the u.s. anti-doping agency wants blacklist in an effort to restore cycling. >>> a repairman of a water company is expected to be okay after being hit by a car. this accident all caught on camera. two workers were standing in the middle of the road in missouri, shutting off a water valve when a minivan drove through the intersection. one worker was able to jump out of the way, but the other one was hit. the driver did stop at the scene and is not going to be charged. but some incredible video to pass along to you this morning. >> horrible accident. >>> right now 4:54 on this wednesday morning. let's get right to weather for us because as yesterday was sort of a mixed bag, we had a little bit of rain, a little bit of snow. of course i was stuck inside watching all of it, now lynette -- it is going to be cold. >> it is going to be cold. it's the winds, right, lynette? >> exactly. it's going to be a very blustery day. as the kids head out to the school bus today, make sure you bundle them up. the
the u.s. anti-doping agency wants blacklist in an effort to restore cycling. >>> a repairman of a water company is expected to be okay after being hit by a car. this accident all caught on camera. two workers were standing in the middle of the road in missouri, shutting off a water valve when a minivan drove through the intersection. one worker was able to jump out of the way, but the other one was hit. the driver did stop at the scene and is not going to be charged. but some...
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no one has ever taken home best actor for playing a u.s. president. >> fun fact there. thank you. you and robin, hosting the oscars preshow on sunday. that's at 7:00 eastern, 4:00 pacific. on monday, we'll all be out in l.a. the "gma's" oscar party with the stars, with interviews with the winners and all the best moments on stage and off. >> we get to see all of you handsome devils in tuxes. >> turning us loose in l.a. nothing could go wrong there. >>> we started early this morning, george, by talking about the big storm that went from the great lakes all the way down to the gulf coast. that's more than 1,100 miles of storminess in the country. these are the snow totals that came along with it. the heaviest hit of snow in chicago. now, we take you west. santa barbara, ladies and gentlemen. look at the lovely shoreline there. just a sigh. just a moment of what's going to happen over the weekend, as we head there for oscars. monday, looking at 74 because we're doing "dancing with the stars" on monday, live from l.a. phoenix, you're in the 60s. it looks good. on the east coast -- oh,
no one has ever taken home best actor for playing a u.s. president. >> fun fact there. thank you. you and robin, hosting the oscars preshow on sunday. that's at 7:00 eastern, 4:00 pacific. on monday, we'll all be out in l.a. the "gma's" oscar party with the stars, with interviews with the winners and all the best moments on stage and off. >> we get to see all of you handsome devils in tuxes. >> turning us loose in l.a. nothing could go wrong there. >>> we...
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since then, we virtually eliminated pediatric aids in the u.s., and the developing world. but around the world, 900 children a day are born with hiv. and florence and i and a whole lot of moms like us are not going to stop until that number gets to zero. >> florence, i know it touched your life. i want to hear your story. >> in 1997, i find out through my daughter who was 2 months old, that we were hiv-positive, myself and my husband. and a new months later, about three months later, we lost her. i made a vow that i will fight for her. i'll fight for the wee with no voice and come across and share my story of hope. and you know, say we can do this. i was blessed with two children. i got married again. and my two children, my two sons, are 6 and 2. they're all tested hiv-negative. my fight is not a mother's fight in vain. it's a mother's fight to encourage other mothers that it is possible. we can eliminate pediatric aids. >> you see why we call florence our secret weapon? >> how did she become such? >> i met lawrence on my first trip to africa when i was learning about the
since then, we virtually eliminated pediatric aids in the u.s., and the developing world. but around the world, 900 children a day are born with hiv. and florence and i and a whole lot of moms like us are not going to stop until that number gets to zero. >> florence, i know it touched your life. i want to hear your story. >> in 1997, i find out through my daughter who was 2 months old, that we were hiv-positive, myself and my husband. and a new months later, about three months...
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there's very little the u.s. or the u.n. can do at this point since strong sanctions are already in place. in fact, this morning, north korea is saying, we will consider search of our ships and other sanctions by the international community as an act of war. and, josh, they say it will bring on relentless retaliatory attacks. >> we will certainly keep our eye on this. martha, thank you for that. >>> meanwhile, there's word this morning of a new poll out, planned for the u.s. forces in afghanistan. the pentagon is reportedly pushing a timetable that would keep some 8,000 troops in the country after the mission officially ends next year. white house advisers have pushed for a more aggressive withdrawal. the president is expected to announce a final decision soon. >>> an outpouring of support in texas, for the man known as the deadliest sniper in military history. nearly 7,000 people turned out to honor and remember chris kyle. he was killed at a shooting range near dallas, by a fellow iraq war veteran who told authorities he w
there's very little the u.s. or the u.n. can do at this point since strong sanctions are already in place. in fact, this morning, north korea is saying, we will consider search of our ships and other sanctions by the international community as an act of war. and, josh, they say it will bring on relentless retaliatory attacks. >> we will certainly keep our eye on this. martha, thank you for that. >>> meanwhile, there's word this morning of a new poll out, planned for the u.s....
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if u.s. airways and american get hitched, that leaves three, big carriers and low cost giant, southwest. one thing passengers won't have to worry about is losing their coveted frequent flier miles. a combined airline allows more chances to wrack up those points. now, this merger still needs approval from the american airlines bankruptcy judge, as well as the department of justice. for now, it's business as usual. if you're holding a ticket on american, you head to american. if you're holding a ticket on u.s. airways, you are leaving on one of their jet planes. josh? >> great work on the story, lisa stark. thank you for it. >>> troubling, new signs this morning that iran may be looking to expand its nuclear program. "the washington post" reports iranian agents tried to buy tens of thousands of specialized magnets from china. the magnets are part of a key component used in making nuclear fuel and weapons. >>> and authorities have uncovered a new drug tunnel beneath the u.s./mexico border. this
if u.s. airways and american get hitched, that leaves three, big carriers and low cost giant, southwest. one thing passengers won't have to worry about is losing their coveted frequent flier miles. a combined airline allows more chances to wrack up those points. now, this merger still needs approval from the american airlines bankruptcy judge, as well as the department of justice. for now, it's business as usual. if you're holding a ticket on american, you head to american. if you're holding a...
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. >> immigrants are a big part of why the u.s. is as successful as it is. >> immigration has long divided republicans and democrats. a bipartisan group is making progress towards compromise, which now seems in danger after plans from the white house leaked out. >> this raises the question that many of us continue to wonder about. does the president really want a result or he does -- or does he want to get political a bandage in the next election? >> it is not going to work. we will not be able to get the votes to pass in the house. >> the president's new chief of staff insist it was only meant as a backup if the bipartisan proposal stalls in the house or senate. >> he says it is dead on arrival. >> keep in mind that the bipartisan compromise is still a work in progress. there is no actual plan yet to unveil. the democrats say give it time, and republicans say there will be a link between illegal immigrants obtain green cards and tightening border security. rebecca cooper, abc 7 news. >> new at 6:00, prince george's county is now t
. >> immigrants are a big part of why the u.s. is as successful as it is. >> immigration has long divided republicans and democrats. a bipartisan group is making progress towards compromise, which now seems in danger after plans from the white house leaked out. >> this raises the question that many of us continue to wonder about. does the president really want a result or he does -- or does he want to get political a bandage in the next election? >> it is not going to...
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news that u.s. postal service will soon cut out saturday deliveries over the summer. this is a desperately needed cost cutting move. it's hardly a surprise, but teresa allen anderson is nonetheless all worked up about it. i am so sad to read this. i love the united states postal viers. i love the mail. i like putting my hands and eyes on something someone else had to put their hands and eyes on, too. this might be a sign of the end and i don't ever want that to happen. i don't want to see that happen. actually, teresa, this is a sign that the post office is trying to survive and frankly, it seems very few people love the post office as much as you seem to. kimberly morris, for example. i have to say from a business standpoint, i understand, but given that the usps doesn't have the best track record with service may be start to receive my mail at a normal time. i have gotten mail as early as 10:00 a.m. and as late as 9:00 p.m. maybe now they will have a standard. and michael thompson worries about the little guys. what does this mean for employees? my mom works for the
news that u.s. postal service will soon cut out saturday deliveries over the summer. this is a desperately needed cost cutting move. it's hardly a surprise, but teresa allen anderson is nonetheless all worked up about it. i am so sad to read this. i love the united states postal viers. i love the mail. i like putting my hands and eyes on something someone else had to put their hands and eyes on, too. this might be a sign of the end and i don't ever want that to happen. i don't want to see that...
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the u.s. marshall's service says that the search -- u.s. marshal's service says that the search has stretched to several other states. he is also suspected of wounding two other officers. authorities say that he posted an online manifesto warning that he would target officers he considers racist and abusive to the public. >>> today, president obama picked up the cia director, facing a tough senate confirmation hearing. john brennan was peppered with questions about the obama administration's use of deadly drone strike against al qaeda suspects. during the hearing, officers removed protesters pretty angry about that protest. brennan has been with the program for 25 years. the senate will vote on his nomination later on this month. >>> until now, georgetown has been known as one top-notch joint. in fact one of the highest class grocers in america. well, after rats, roaches, mice and our friend, oh my goodness, russ. what's the story in >> reporter: at least these rats, roaches, you know it works right outside now. and they did. the name is ne
the u.s. marshall's service says that the search -- u.s. marshal's service says that the search has stretched to several other states. he is also suspected of wounding two other officers. authorities say that he posted an online manifesto warning that he would target officers he considers racist and abusive to the public. >>> today, president obama picked up the cia director, facing a tough senate confirmation hearing. john brennan was peppered with questions about the obama...
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. >>> more e-mail reaction to the u.s. postal service plan that will curtail the snail mail. and they say that it is about time, but they've got a question. they are suppose to be revenue neutral, self-supporting. how could they generate funds to be a sponsor of lance armstrong's cycling team? how does that work? you're not the only one to raise the point, but keep in mind they spend every year hundreds of millions of dollars on marketing and promotion. that cycling team deal will cost just a fraction of that. however again you're not the only one to question them and their financial view. the big daddy, for example from virginia says that too bad that they let their financial situation get to this point. it is what it is. or get on the right track. compete with your competitors on this level, happening to their mind to have off the hook idea. and some of the best of them to get you back in the game. well, if the game involves the business schools, then i think that you could claim victory there, but i do get your point. however people should be more appreciative of the post
. >>> more e-mail reaction to the u.s. postal service plan that will curtail the snail mail. and they say that it is about time, but they've got a question. they are suppose to be revenue neutral, self-supporting. how could they generate funds to be a sponsor of lance armstrong's cycling team? how does that work? you're not the only one to raise the point, but keep in mind they spend every year hundreds of millions of dollars on marketing and promotion. that cycling team deal will cost...
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the obama administration has approved the killing of u.s. citizens if they are known to pose an imminent threat to the country. >> lithium ion batteries are not necessarily safe for use on airplanes -- not necessarily unsafe but safeguards need to be in place. the board is looking into the possibility that battery should have to meet tougher testing standards. x a sunny and windy day to day. >> a nice surprise for an elementary schoolteacher in southwest washington today. a show of appreciation. miss simms is a third grade teacher and she had no idea she was going to be honored. she received this year's education award. she gets a $25,000 cash prize. >> my third grade students bring a smile to my face every day. >> if you are wondering what she will do with the money she is getting, she says she will pay all some bills and possibly purchase a harley-davidson. that will make her even more popular with her students. >> boston is under a blizzard watch right now. new england might get buried up there. let's get started with the time lapse, this
the obama administration has approved the killing of u.s. citizens if they are known to pose an imminent threat to the country. >> lithium ion batteries are not necessarily safe for use on airplanes -- not necessarily unsafe but safeguards need to be in place. the board is looking into the possibility that battery should have to meet tougher testing standards. x a sunny and windy day to day. >> a nice surprise for an elementary schoolteacher in southwest washington today. a show of...
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the u.s. attorney says if it weren't for the heroic actions of leo action, he would have gone on to kill a lot of people. he is scheduled to be sentenced april 29. >>> d.c. mayor, vince gray, will spend $100 million on affordable housing. that sounds like a lot of money, but housing advocates say the need is so much greater. >> $100 million in building and preserving 10,000 units of affordable housing. >> it may have been the biggest ovation since he took office, and phillips was there in the audience when the mayor announced he will spend $100 million on affordable housing. >> i jumped up to my feet and i said yes, yes. >> we're getting the help that we need and hard working individuals to do homeownership in the district. >> she works for the d.c. government, maryland is on disability, both live in southeast d.c., and each qualifies for up to $40,000 in homeowner subsidies after completing the nonprofit housing program. >> i've seen every neighborhood and redeveloped, which is a good thing.
the u.s. attorney says if it weren't for the heroic actions of leo action, he would have gone on to kill a lot of people. he is scheduled to be sentenced april 29. >>> d.c. mayor, vince gray, will spend $100 million on affordable housing. that sounds like a lot of money, but housing advocates say the need is so much greater. >> $100 million in building and preserving 10,000 units of affordable housing. >> it may have been the biggest ovation since he took office, and...
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he said the u.s. was once the leader in infrastructure. however, we're now falling behind other countries. secretary lahood blamed the lack of attention over the last few decades and he also attributed the pothole problem to inadequate funding for infrastructure in the current transportation bill which by the way only this time is for two years. lahood said this administration will have to come up with a bold plan to fix our highways and unsafe bridges. back to you. >> thank you, monika. >>> a new study warns that the number of alzheimer's cases in the u.s. is going to triple over the next decade. >> vinita nair introduces us to a woman helping her father with the disease and the impact it's having on his daughter and the family. >> reporter: amy lee takes care of her father benny who was diagnosed with alzheimer's disease about three and a half years ago. >> when he was first diagnosed, he would say like what's happening to me? i don't remember anything. or something's wrong. but now he's passed that phase because his language skills are
he said the u.s. was once the leader in infrastructure. however, we're now falling behind other countries. secretary lahood blamed the lack of attention over the last few decades and he also attributed the pothole problem to inadequate funding for infrastructure in the current transportation bill which by the way only this time is for two years. lahood said this administration will have to come up with a bold plan to fix our highways and unsafe bridges. back to you. >> thank you, monika....
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. >> when u.s. airways and american merger later this month, there will only be four major carriers left in the u.s. in 2001 there were 10. delta, southwest, and u.s.- american. the consolidations have not cause a spike in ticket prices. pricewaterhousecoopers found they are up less than 2% a year. the volume of first-class mail was down 4.5%. congress mandated that the postal service freeze on health- care benefits. since then, the u.s. ps has been struggling. the have toys default on loan payments. it is still on clear if they can do it without the help of congress. the so-called fiscal cliff may have been resolved. at the beginning in january, a sharp increase in payroll taxes has taken a bite out of our wallets. the chain store sales have weakened as they suggest consumer confidence is suffering. the 2% applies to all earned didn't come up to $113,000. the payroll tax holiday will decrease disposable income. running through midnight, qualifying products will be exempt from the 6% sales tax. it b
. >> when u.s. airways and american merger later this month, there will only be four major carriers left in the u.s. in 2001 there were 10. delta, southwest, and u.s.- american. the consolidations have not cause a spike in ticket prices. pricewaterhousecoopers found they are up less than 2% a year. the volume of first-class mail was down 4.5%. congress mandated that the postal service freeze on health- care benefits. since then, the u.s. ps has been struggling. the have toys default on...
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. >> hundreds of millions of particles of snow are bearing down on the northeastern u.s.. travel bans in effect. residents are being told to stand aside. >> that massive storm is expected to dump of multiple feet of snow and it could be a storm for the record books. sally kidd is in washington with the latest. >> we spend part of the day with forecasters at the national weather service. they say this is the result of two weather systems, lighting. the worst of it will hit tonight. at national weather service headquarters, winter storm forecasters are tracking a monster. >> as this storm moves up the coast. >> this could dump up to 3 feet of snow along with hurricane- force wind and coastal flooding. national weather service director is the expert on winter weather. he has written volumes on northeastern snowstorms. >> it's going to be very dangerous. if the magnitude pans out as we are predicting, it will go down clearly in the top 10. >> we have to have as many people off the roads as possible. >> we're expecting have accumulations of 10-14 inches across the five boroughs
. >> hundreds of millions of particles of snow are bearing down on the northeastern u.s.. travel bans in effect. residents are being told to stand aside. >> that massive storm is expected to dump of multiple feet of snow and it could be a storm for the record books. sally kidd is in washington with the latest. >> we spend part of the day with forecasters at the national weather service. they say this is the result of two weather systems, lighting. the worst of it will hit...
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one in nine u.s. women will get a hysterectomy. most are done without open surgery. using a surgical robot during the procedure has also gotten a lot more popular. >> the instrum instrumentation is attached to the instruments that go into the ports. >> it is supposed to make the surgery more precise, but found no real difference in outcomes or complications. and on average, the robot adds more than $2200 to the cost. >>> now to your heart and soul. soul food, that is. often fast food and takeout is artery clog, but what folks eat at church can be just as damaging. >> in pulpits or in preaching activities is very common. >> heart health in our religious communities is the focus of a new documentary, before you eat the church food, watch this video. it's narrated by bruce johnson. >> purpose is to make the church accountable, not just for the spiritual needs of its members, but also to help them with their physical needs. >> annapolis cardiologist says african americans are 50 times more likely than whites to die from heart disease. she says the typical soul food diet
one in nine u.s. women will get a hysterectomy. most are done without open surgery. using a surgical robot during the procedure has also gotten a lot more popular. >> the instrum instrumentation is attached to the instruments that go into the ports. >> it is supposed to make the surgery more precise, but found no real difference in outcomes or complications. and on average, the robot adds more than $2200 to the cost. >>> now to your heart and soul. soul food, that is. often...
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u.s. postal service has already cut thousands of jobs and consolidated rail sites across the country. >> i don't get much mail on saturday anyway, so i don't see a difference for me personally. >> it was a much more common response in our informal polling of coastal customers than this. -- of postal customers. starting in august, mail will still be delivered on saturday to post office boxes, and packages will still be delivered. you just will not see this first-class service door to door. it has some customers worried about the bigger picture. >> it will not affect me personally but overall it will affect other people, and mainly jobs for people. >> the unions representing postal workers don't like it. the national association of letter carriers calling it a disastrous idea. postal service executives cannot tech -- cannot save the postal service by tearing it apart. >> this announcement today is just one part of a much larger strategy to return the postal service to long-term financial sta
u.s. postal service has already cut thousands of jobs and consolidated rail sites across the country. >> i don't get much mail on saturday anyway, so i don't see a difference for me personally. >> it was a much more common response in our informal polling of coastal customers than this. -- of postal customers. starting in august, mail will still be delivered on saturday to post office boxes, and packages will still be delivered. you just will not see this first-class service door to...
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american airlines and u.s. airways are merging to make one mega air carriers. >> cheaper mac book pros. how much apple is lowering the price and why. >> it's shaping up to be a beautiful day to bask in sunshine and celebrate love. a more complete first warning weather forecast is coming up. >>> complete coverage continues with don scott, jessica kartalija and first warning weather with marty bass and meteorologist tim williams. it's wjz, mayo road. >>> it is sunny and 43 degrees. your comb -- complete first warning weather forecast is coming up. >>> american airlines and u.s. airways are merging. the boards of the two air carriers agreed last night. they will create the largest airlines in the world. the new company will keep the american airlines name and the ceo of u.s. airways will run it. >>> the sheriff in california said his deputies did not intentionally burn down a cabin that christopher dorner was in. he said the take i can was to drive dorner out not set the cabin on fire. authorities believe dorner d
american airlines and u.s. airways are merging to make one mega air carriers. >> cheaper mac book pros. how much apple is lowering the price and why. >> it's shaping up to be a beautiful day to bask in sunshine and celebrate love. a more complete first warning weather forecast is coming up. >>> complete coverage continues with don scott, jessica kartalija and first warning weather with marty bass and meteorologist tim williams. it's wjz, mayo road. >>> it is sunny...
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. >> because oluoch is not a u.s. citizen, detectives said she will likely be deported as soon as she is finished serving her sentence. >> a crucial vote is expected in annapolis this evening on to very emotionally charged issues. >> the fate of a bill to repeal the death penalty, and the governors gun-control legislation are both in the hands of a senate committee. david collins joins us live from annapolis. >> there is a fascinating discussion underway at this hour as committee members try to amend the death penalty repeal bill. so far, they have carved out the victims fun, making the bill eligible to be petition to a ballot and let voters decide the issue. >> i am very conflicted on this issue and always have been. >> after years of agonizing mental gymnastics over the legal and emotional issues surrounding capital punishment, he now supports repealing the death penalty. how difficult a decision has this been for you? >> agonizing. the hardest decision i think i have ever had to make down there. >> this is also an
. >> because oluoch is not a u.s. citizen, detectives said she will likely be deported as soon as she is finished serving her sentence. >> a crucial vote is expected in annapolis this evening on to very emotionally charged issues. >> the fate of a bill to repeal the death penalty, and the governors gun-control legislation are both in the hands of a senate committee. david collins joins us live from annapolis. >> there is a fascinating discussion underway at this hour as...
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it's from there that the u.s. conducts strikes against militants in yemen, including the attack that killed al qaeda operative anwar awlaki. >> using drones against american citizens like awlaki. americans affiliated with al qaeda could be targeted by drones even if they don't pose an imminent threat. several legal analysts say the policy threatens constitutional rights and provides dangerous definitions of self-defense and what constitutes an imminent attack. the obama administration says it's confident the attacks follow federal and international haugh. >>> new this morning, 11 massachusetts pharmacies are being forced to shut down after inspections prompted by a deadly meningitis outbreak. the state inspected compounding pharmacies over the past month. all are similar to the new england compounding center found to be producing a contaminated steroid that led to 45 meningitis death and sickened more than 600 people. of the shutdowns, several did not have sterile conditions while others were using improper ingred
it's from there that the u.s. conducts strikes against militants in yemen, including the attack that killed al qaeda operative anwar awlaki. >> using drones against american citizens like awlaki. americans affiliated with al qaeda could be targeted by drones even if they don't pose an imminent threat. several legal analysts say the policy threatens constitutional rights and provides dangerous definitions of self-defense and what constitutes an imminent attack. the obama administration...
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laughter] >> it was a tough last day, and she also dealt with the aftermath of a suicide bombing at the u.s. embassy in turkey. two people were killed. she was briefed by the staff, as was john kerry, it was sworn in as secretary of state but this afternoon. >> the virginia assembly is moving closer to toughening penalties for texting and driving, making texting and driving a primary offense and increasing the current fine from $20 up to $250. the senate committee is supposed to begin debating the issue today, but pushed it back until monday. >> a wild scene on the new york city subway. >> what caused gallons of water to gush through. >> also, steven tyler, lawmaker? not quite but this could cost a lot of money. >> zombies in love >> tonight lot burger king is clearing up a water of a controversy about what is inside their burger patties. they cut supply is -- a cut ties with supplier so for crest foods. burger king says that it found horse dna in four samples at the facility, but the company said that none of the tainted beef was ever sold to the restaurant. >> 7 on your side with the fear
laughter] >> it was a tough last day, and she also dealt with the aftermath of a suicide bombing at the u.s. embassy in turkey. two people were killed. she was briefed by the staff, as was john kerry, it was sworn in as secretary of state but this afternoon. >> the virginia assembly is moving closer to toughening penalties for texting and driving, making texting and driving a primary offense and increasing the current fine from $20 up to $250. the senate committee is supposed to...
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american airlines in u.s. airways are merging to create the world's biggest airline. >> on the one hand it means fewer airlines to choose from, and that could ultimately result in higher prices. the ceos behind the merger say travelers only stand to benefit. american airlines in u.s. airways plan to combine and flight under this new logo with the american brands. the ceo, doug parker, will ultimately run the show. >> the merger is about the opportunity to grow rather than just combine networks. >> it creates the world's largest airline. >> we will once again be an industry leader were the of the name american airlines. >> the new american would offer more than 6700 daily flights without shutting down any hubs. frequent fliers in chicago have doubts. since 2008, travelers have watched their options diminished through mergers. now three met at international airlines will remain, united, delta, an american. consumer advocates warned that prices will go up. >> competition will be reduced by about 25%. >> your freq
american airlines in u.s. airways are merging to create the world's biggest airline. >> on the one hand it means fewer airlines to choose from, and that could ultimately result in higher prices. the ceos behind the merger say travelers only stand to benefit. american airlines in u.s. airways plan to combine and flight under this new logo with the american brands. the ceo, doug parker, will ultimately run the show. >> the merger is about the opportunity to grow rather than just...
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it's turning heads in washington. >> a top u.s. department of education official makes the rounds at frederick douglass high school. she is the assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education. she was on a mission to learn what it takes to improve schools. what do you think so far? >> i'm totally inspired. it's great to come to a school where people care and set a high standard and believe in their kids. >> but the change has not been easy. the school of half the size it was more than a decade ago due to a new academy of innovation and the principle. >> we're when great school and to great academies. very 21st century learning academy. these are things you will not see from the outside. >> they have an academic -- have met their academic target for the first time over 12 years. >> even know we do the job at all that, they're great teachers. >> the school has a state of the rbd and production program and a program geared toward music careers. >> you can see the difference. the effort level and enthusiasm, you can see that.
it's turning heads in washington. >> a top u.s. department of education official makes the rounds at frederick douglass high school. she is the assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education. she was on a mission to learn what it takes to improve schools. what do you think so far? >> i'm totally inspired. it's great to come to a school where people care and set a high standard and believe in their kids. >> but the change has not been easy. the school of half the...
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not just where the u.s. bbrders ccnada and meeico. it inclldes the coastlines. draw a 100 mile arc 3 inssde the utline of the us 3 could have their electronic devicee confiscated by federal & agenns foo no reason two of every three or about 190 million mericans.3 historrcally, the courts have giien wide latitude ooborddr -3 patrrl agennssarguing tteir border rossing insspctions donnt violate the constitution's ouurh &pamendment. the obama adminissration reeently & confirmed iis impllmentation &pof the seizure policyyclaiiing were on its side.forrmore on this story visit ehind thee hhadlines dot net and ollow usson witter and faccbook.i'm park hyman happy valentine's day. i never knew he liked me. we'd have to keep it quiet. or we could just tell h.r. happy valentine's day. it would never work. try the new brownie batter donut. get any six donuts for $3.99. america runs on dunkin'. she's in a meeting, could you call back in 15? -- not now. nope, no. sorry, love to but can't. i'm sorry, she's very busy. enjoy the rich taste of dunkin' mocha lattes and coffees. now
not just where the u.s. bbrders ccnada and meeico. it inclldes the coastlines. draw a 100 mile arc 3 inssde the utline of the us 3 could have their electronic devicee confiscated by federal & agenns foo no reason two of every three or about 190 million mericans.3 historrcally, the courts have giien wide latitude ooborddr -3 patrrl agennssarguing tteir border rossing insspctions donnt violate the constitution's ouurh &pamendment. the obama adminissration reeently & confirmed iis...